Help Homelessness and Poverty in the Inland Empire with Inland Valley Hope Partners
If you're looking for a way to give forward to people expierencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the Inland Empire, than Inland Valley Hope Partners is for you! They provide a plethora of resources for community members in the I.E, and are always looking for volunteers to help. Sign up through their website to volunteer and learn more about what kinds of opportunitites they have for you! https://www.inlandvalleyhopepartners.org/Ways-To-Help/Volunteering.asp
Distribute Food with JFSLA
Work with the Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles and distribute food to community members in Van Nuys and Pico/Robertson! They have many different distribution centers and different times, so check out their website and fill out and volunteer application to get started! https://www.jfsla.org/our-work/volunteer/opportunities/food-hunger/
Help Out at Laura’s House
Laura's House provides shelter and resources for women and children affected by domestic violence. Consider volunteering to help them with outreatch, event preparation, running their thrift store, or anything else that catches your eye! Volunteers age 16+ can volunteer independently in a Non-Direct Service Role and a Direct Service Role. All volunteers age 18+ in both Non-Direct and Direct-Client Services Roles will be required to complete a background check. You can even serve as an advocate after taking some training classes! For the volunteer form, and more information, visit their website here: https://www.laurashouse.org/volunteer-opportunities
Support Ending the Cycle of Homelessness with Lighthouse Social Service Center
Support Lighthouse Social Service Center's goal of ending the cycle of homelessness through volunteering! They provide comprehensive resources for folks at-risk or expierencing homelessness and give them the opportunitity to find and sustain permanent housing. Volunteers make all this work possible by helping out where they can! Currently, Lighthouse needs help in the following areas: social Media Support, fundraisers, interns, mentors, special Events, community outreach, and volunteer guest speakers. Visit their website to fill out the volunteer application form today! https://lighthouse-ssc.org/how-to-help/volunteer-opportunities.html
Become a Health and Wellbeing Volunteer at LINC Housing
LINC housing approaches affordable housing in a nuanced and complete way. They not only build affordable housing buildings, but they provide services so that all tenants feel supported, seen, and heard. Volunteer with their Health and Wellbeing team today! You will sustain the physical and mental health of seniors so as to improve their quality of life and further their ability to live independently. Some responsibilitites include: building relationships and trust with residents and property management, reviewing all necessary material prior to services, purchasing needed materials and submit expense reports for reimbursement / notify RSC of supplies needed, setting-up and cleaning-up of program space, facilitating program activities, setting a good example by being punctual, enthusiastic and helpful, performing community outreach and marketing for Linc Housing resident services programs and, reporting on program outcomes to manager. Be at least 16 years of age (exceptions to be made at volunteer coordinators discretion). To apply, fill out their volunteer application form online! https://www.linchousing.org/volunteer
Become a Graphic Design Volunteer at LINC Housing
LINC housing approaches affordable housing in a nuanced and complete way. They not only build affordable housing buildings, but they provide services so that all tenants feel supported, seen, and heard. The volunteer objective is to maintain and expand Linc Housing's communications with our staff, board of directors, key stakeholders in the housing industry, and volunteers. They will do this by developing new communications for online fundraising and through this, they will build experience and samples of work to expand career skills and references. For more information and to apply, fill out their volunteer application form online! https://www.linchousing.org/volunteer
Become a Food Distributor Volunteer at LINC Housing
LINC housing approaches affordable housing in a nuanced and complete way. They not only build affordable housing buildings, but they provide services so that all tenants feel supported, seen, and heard. Volunteer with their food distribution team today! You will provide quality food items including fresh products to residents and assist in the sorting and packing of various food donations.. Some responsibilitites include: Sorting, packing, and distributing items in an orderly manner, ensuring product quality - check expiration dates and food damage etc, and unloading items from the vehicle upon arrival (if necessary). For more information and to apply, fill out their volunteer application form online! https://www.linchousing.org/volunteer
Help Distribute Food with the LA Food Bank
Since 1973, the Los Angeles Food Bank has been providing those without access to consistent healthy and nutrious meals options to not go hungry. They serve around 800,000 people in Los Angeles County DAILY, and are only able to do that with the force of their 15,000 or so volunteers. Sign up for their volunteer opportunitites today! Visit their website to register for the day that works best for you! https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Volunteer at the Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank
MANNA needs your help! MANNA volunteers work the equivalent hours of 12 full-time staff members! That’s why they are a valuable part of their organization. In order to volunteer at MANNA, you just need to fill out the Volunteer Application, attend the orientation on your day of service, follow the rules for safety, and bring a great attitude! It’s that easy! MANNA does not accept volunteers under 14 years old without special permission from the Site Manager. Volunteers between the ages of 14 and 17 may volunteer without an adult, but must present MANNA with a release signed by their parent or guardian.Ready to join us in ending hunger in the Conejo Valley? To volunteer, visit: https://mannavolunteers.wufoo.com/forms/z1i8e81d0aaf8g7/
Volunteer at Pasadena Union Station
The Pasadena Uniopn Station would love your help! They ask that all new volunteers / volunteer groups sign up for a virtual volunteer orientation prior to volunteering with them. Union Station Homeless Services is constantly updating its COVID-19 protocols based on guidelines recommended by the State, LA County, and City of Pasadena Departments of Public Health. They are continuing to take all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of all their volunteers, staff, and clients. Some volunteer opportunities will require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 — specifically, opportunities onsite at Union Station Homeless Services’ Adult Center, Family Center, Project Homekey, and Permanent Supportive Housing sites. To learn more, visit: https://unionstationhs.org/help/volunteer/
Provide Lunch to PATH
PATH provides meals to their residents in interim housing. When groups sign up to provide meals, it helps PATH focus its resources on providing housing and support services for their residents. Their male veterans in West LA love to have home-cooked meals from volunteers. Shifts are currently available at their West LA site. They understand not everyone is comfortable with on-site volunteering. If you want to support the male veterans, ask them about sponsoring a meal through a meal delivery service or catering! For more info, visit: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/f36ff9d2-7476-4797-8747-b7487cbd57aa/1
Provide Dinner to PATH
PATH provides meals to their residents in interim housing. When groups sign up to provide meals, it helps PATH focus its resources on providing housing and support services for their residents. Their male veterans in West LA love to have home-cooked meals from volunteers. Shifts are currently available at their West LA site. They understand not everyone is comfortable with on-site volunteering. If you want to support the male veterans, ask them about sponsoring a meal through a meal delivery service or catering! For more info, visit: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/f36ff9d2-7476-4797-8747-b7487cbd57aa/1
Volunteer at the The Door of Hope
Volunteer at the Door of Hope! Their vision is for healing and hope to abound in the community. Everyone has unique skills and giftings, and efforts are strengthened through your partnership. They invite you to make a difference with them in supporting families facing homelessness to transform their lives. Everyone is much stronger together than they could ever do alone. To learn more, visit: https://doorofhope.us/waystogetinvolved/
Get Involved with The Midnight Mission
Volunteer at The Midnight MIssion! Volunteers are an integral part of how The Midnight Mission is able to continue serving those in need across Los Angeles. Volunteering with them gives their guests and program participants much needed support to build a bridge to self-sufficiency and is an extremely rewarding experience for you. Groups of volunteers are needed every day to help with meal services, giveaways and other special projects. To sign-up, visit: https://www.midnightmission.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Serve Breakfast with Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles
Help prepare and serve meals in Union Rescue Mission's kitchen. At this time they are serving their guests indoors and their unsheltered guests are receiving grab and go meals. They cannot do it - without YOU. *For volunteers ages 14 and up* Volunteers under the age of 16 are required to have a parent present. To register, visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Serve Lunch with Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles
Help prepare and serve meals in Union Rescue Mission's kitchen. At this time they are serving their guests indoors and their unsheltered guests are receiving grab and go meals. They cannot do it - without YOU. *For volunteers ages 14 and up* Volunteers under the age of 16 are required to have a parent present. To register, visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Serve Dinner with Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles
Help prepare and serve meals in Union Rescue Mission's kitchen. At this time they are serving their guests indoors and their unsheltered guests are receiving grab and go meals. They cannot do it - without YOU. *For volunteers ages 14 and up* Volunteers under the age of 16 are required to have a parent present. To register, visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Prep and Serve Breakfast with Union Rescue Mission in Hope Gardens (Sylmar)
Hope Gardens Family Center provides 3 hot meals per day to all guests. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and set-up for each meal, serve, as well as assist in the clean-up process. Meal services volunteers are required to be at least 14 years of age. To register, visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Prep and Serve Lunch with Union Rescue Mission in Hope Gardens (Sylmar)
Hope Gardens Family Center provides 3 hot meals per day to all guests. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and set-up for each meal, serve, as well as assist in the clean-up process. Meal services volunteers are required to be at least 14 years of age. To register, visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Prep and Serve Dinner with Union Rescue Mission in Hope Gardens (Sylmar)
Hope Gardens Family Center provides 3 hot meals per day to all guests. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and set-up for each meal, serve, as well as assist in the clean-up process. Meal services volunteers are required to be at least 14 years of age. To register, visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
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Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Greatest Hits Volume II
Big Sunday ,
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Big Sunday will be hosting their second Greatest Hits Event at the great Evergreen Avenue Elementary School in Boyle Heights on Saturday, May 14, 12pm-3pm. We’ll be doing all kinds of helping, giving and beautifying activities for – and with – this Evergreen community. All ages welcome. All activities will be outdoors. Click here to sign up: https://bigsundayorg.wufoo.com/forms/z1qcok690o4mous/